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SYDNEY – Reports that Super Rugby will shrink from 15 to 14 teams as part of the next broadcast deal are speculative, and no decisions have yet been made over the size of the competition from 2021, governing body Sanzaar said on Tuesday.

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ReutersSYDNEY (Reuters) — Reports that Super Rugby will shrink from 15 to 14 teams as part of the next broadcast deal are speculative and no decisions have yet been made over the size of the competition from 2021, governing body SANZAAR said Tuesday. Super Rugby, the annual competition that grew out of the southern hemisphere provincial championship, contracted from 18 teams to...

Reports that Super Rugby will be shortened from 15 to 14 teams have been described as "speculative" by governing body SANZAAR. The competition controversially shrank from 18 to 15 franchises for the 2018 season with Australian side Western Force and South African duo Cheetahs and Kings all being cut – the latter two joining an expanded Pro14. Rumours have mounted that from...

Super Rugby could be in line for another shake-up come 2021, with the Sydney Morning Herald claiming that the Sunwolves could be on the chopping block. As SANZAAR's governing nations mull the return to a 14-team structure, Japan's Sunwolves may find themselves on shaky ground, potentially following the likes of the Cheetahs,...

Attempts to create a Pacific Islands Super Rugby team have failed after competition organisers decided it was not commercially viable, the Fiji Rugby Union have said. Including a Pacific team in the southern hemisphere competition was seen as a game-changer for rugby in the islands, a hotbed of talent where top players have long headed overseas to chase more lucrative...

WELLINGTON – An ambitious bid to set up a Pacific Islands Super Rugby team has failed after competition organisers decided it was not commercially viable, the Fiji Rugby Union said Thursday. Including a Pacific team in the southern hemisphere competition was seen as a game-changer for rugby in the islands, a hotbed of talent where top players have long headed overseas to chase...

The Fiji Rugby Union have revealed that an application to launch a Pacific Islands Super Rugby team along with Samoa and Tonga has been rejected by SANZAR, delivering a major blow for the development of professional rugby among the tier two nations. The FRU chief executive John O’Connor has claimed that SANZAR, the governing body for the leading southern hemisphere club...

MOMENTS: Super Rugby 2018

published:28 Nov 2018

MOMENTS: Super Rugby 2018

MOMENTS: Super Rugby 2018

published:28 Nov 2018

views:487

MOMENTS: Super Rugby 2018
Chiefs\' Shaun Stevenson got not one but two perfect bounces for the kick and pick up to help Solomon Alaimalo over the line for his 8th try of the season.
#SuperRugby #SRMoments2018...

MOMENTS: Super Rugby 2018

published:28 Nov 2018

views:487

MOMENTS: Super Rugby 2018
Chiefs\' Shaun Stevenson got not one but two perfect bounces for the kick and pick up to help Solomon Alaimalo over the line for his 8th try of the season.
#SuperRugby #SRMoments2018...

MOMENTS: Super Rugby 2018

published:27 Nov 2018

MOMENTS: Super Rugby 2018

MOMENTS: Super Rugby 2018

published:27 Nov 2018

views:1297

MOMENTS: Super Rugby 2018
Young playmaker Hamish Stewart had a stellar first full season at the Reds, this run particularly special as he falls just short of the line only for Brandon Paenga-Amosa to cross for the five-pointer.
#SuperRugby #SRMoments2018...

MOMENTS: Super Rugby 2018

published:27 Nov 2018

views:1297

MOMENTS: Super Rugby 2018
Young playmaker Hamish Stewart had a stellar first full season at the Reds, this run particularly special as he falls just short of the line only for Brandon Paenga-Amosa to cross for the five-pointer.
#SuperRugby #SRMoments2018...

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Semi-Finals: Crusaders v Hurricanes

published:28 Jul 2018

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Semi-Finals: Crusaders v Hurricanes

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Semi-Finals: Crusaders v Hurricanes

published:28 Jul 2018

views:190905

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Semi-Finals: Crusaders v Hurricanes
The Crusaders will host the 2018 Super Rugby Final next Saturday after scoring a dominant 30-12 victory over the Hurricanes in Christchurch....

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Semi-Finals: Crusaders v Hurricanes

published:28 Jul 2018

views:190905

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Semi-Finals: Crusaders v Hurricanes
The Crusaders will host the 2018 Super Rugby Final next Saturday after scoring a dominant 30-12 victory over the Hurricanes in Christchurch....

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Hurricanes v Chiefs

published:20 Jul 2018

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Hurricanes v Chiefs

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Hurricanes v Chiefs

published:20 Jul 2018

views:184833

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Hurricanes v Chiefs
The Hurricanes have continued their imposing home record to secure a spot in the semi finals, edging out the Chiefs 32-31 in a tense contest in Wellington. #SuperRugby #HURvCHI...

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Hurricanes v Chiefs

published:20 Jul 2018

views:184833

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Hurricanes v Chiefs
The Hurricanes have continued their imposing home record to secure a spot in the semi finals, edging out the Chiefs 32-31 in a tense contest in Wellington. #SuperRugby #HURvCHI...

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Semi-Finals: Lions v Waratahs

published:28 Jul 2018

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Semi-Finals: Lions v Waratahs

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Semi-Finals: Lions v Waratahs

published:28 Jul 2018

views:215011

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Semi-Finals: Lions v Waratahs
The Lions bounce back from 14-0 down against the Waratahs to get the 44-26 victory and go on to face the Crusaders in the Super Rugby finals.
#SuperRugby #FinalsFooty #LIOvWAR...

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Semi-Finals: Lions v Waratahs

published:28 Jul 2018

views:215011

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Semi-Finals: Lions v Waratahs
The Lions bounce back from 14-0 down against the Waratahs to get the 44-26 victory and go on to face the Crusaders in the Super Rugby finals.
#SuperRugby #FinalsFooty #LIOvWAR...

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Crusaders v Sharks

published:21 Jul 2018

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Crusaders v Sharks

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Crusaders v Sharks

published:21 Jul 2018

views:155192

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Crusaders v Sharks
A valiant Sharks saw lots of territory and possession, but quality at the breakdown and in set-pieces made the difference, the Crusaders running away to a 40-10 win and a place in the semi-finals....

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Crusaders v Sharks

published:21 Jul 2018

views:155192

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Crusaders v Sharks
A valiant Sharks saw lots of territory and possession, but quality at the breakdown and in set-pieces made the difference, the Crusaders running away to a 40-10 win and a place in the semi-finals....

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Waratahs v Highlanders

published:21 Jul 2018

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Waratahs v Highlanders

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Waratahs v Highlanders

published:21 Jul 2018

views:136317

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Waratahs v Highlanders
The Waratahs get the 30-23 win over the Highlanders with a remarkable comeback and book their place in the Super Rugby semi-finals.
#SuperRugby #finalsfooty #WARvHIG...

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Waratahs v Highlanders

published:21 Jul 2018

views:136317

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Waratahs v Highlanders
The Waratahs get the 30-23 win over the Highlanders with a remarkable comeback and book their place in the Super Rugby semi-finals.
#SuperRugby #finalsfooty #WARvHIG...

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Week 17: Highlanders v Chiefs

published:30 Jun 2018

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Week 17: Highlanders v Chiefs

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Week 17: Highlanders v Chiefs

published:30 Jun 2018

views:110091

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Week 17: Highlanders v Chiefs
Despite being down 42-0 at half time, the Highlanders fought back brilliantly to deny the Chiefs a bonus point but couldn’t stop them taking the win in an exciting game of two halves. #HIGvCHI #SuperRugby #Week17...

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Week 17: Highlanders v Chiefs

published:30 Jun 2018

views:110091

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Week 17: Highlanders v Chiefs
Despite being down 42-0 at half time, the Highlanders fought back brilliantly to deny the Chiefs a bonus point but couldn’t stop them taking the win in an exciting game of two halves. #HIGvCHI #SuperRugby #Week17...

MOMENTS: Super Rugby 2018
Chiefs\' Shaun Stevenson got not one but two perfect bounces for the kick and pick up to help Solomon Alaimalo over the line for his 8th try of the season.
#SuperRugby #SRMoments2018

MOMENTS: Super Rugby 2018
Young playmaker Hamish Stewart had a stellar first full season at the Reds, this run particularly special as he falls just short of the line only for Brandon Paenga-Amosa to cross for the five-pointer.
#SuperRugby #SRMoments2018

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Semi-Finals: Crusaders v Hurricanes
The Crusaders will host the 2018 Super Rugby Final next Saturday after scoring a dominant 30-12 victory over the Hurricanes in Christchurch.

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Hurricanes v Chiefs
The Hurricanes have continued their imposing home record to secure a spot in the semi finals, edging out the Chiefs 32-31 in a tense contest in Wellington. #SuperRugby #HURvCHI

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Semi-Finals: Lions v Waratahs
The Lions bounce back from 14-0 down against the Waratahs to get the 44-26 victory and go on to face the Crusaders in the Super Rugby finals.
#SuperRugby #FinalsFooty #LIOvWAR

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Crusaders v Sharks
A valiant Sharks saw lots of territory and possession, but quality at the breakdown and in set-pieces made the difference, the Crusaders running away to a 40-10 win and a place in the semi-finals.

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Waratahs v Highlanders
The Waratahs get the 30-23 win over the Highlanders with a remarkable comeback and book their place in the Super Rugby semi-finals.
#SuperRugby #finalsfooty #WARvHIG

HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 Super Rugby Week 17: Highlanders v Chiefs
Despite being down 42-0 at half time, the Highlanders fought back brilliantly to deny the Chiefs a bonus point but couldn’t stop them taking the win in an exciting game of two halves. #HIGvCHI #SuperRugby #Week17